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• Fw: Pop-top canvas replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:32:12 -0400
  ...Pop-top canvas replacement. > OK, folks here is a can of worms to be opened. I need to change the > canvass > on my '87...
• Your Vanagon questions/POP TOP
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 19:40:58 -0700
  Matt wrote: > 2) Pop-top canvas question, go to this link: > http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0005C&L=vanagon&P...
• Re: pop top
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 13:01:19 -0800
  ...The canvas seemed to soak this stuff right up and it didn't seem to change the "feel" of the canvas at all. Steve...
• canvas pop top clean?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 23:31:51 EDT
  Hey, has anyone ever tried to clean the tent? (the canvas under the popper) I was thinking maybe a Bissell type thing or carpet...
• Westy canvas attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:54:18 -0800
  ...The original top had staples attaching the canvas to the top. The replacement top is from a much later Westy. '89 or so IIRC...
• Re: poptop canvas installation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:01:33 -0800
  ...Whereas my other > supplier favored Sunbrella, this supplier prefers to use 100% cotton canvas > (with Sunbrella offered as an option). -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84...
• Re: Three window canvas size?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fayne
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:46:56 -0700
  ...Three window canvas size? I am about to put side windows on my canvas with mosquito netting. And I would like to make them...
• Re: Replacement Pop-top Canvas: Whose is best?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 09:20:37 -0700 (MST)
  On Mon, 5 Dec 1994, Pat Walsh wrote: > John Sutter writes: > > Well, it's time to replace my pop-top canvas and probably the...
• add a window to canvas Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 8 May 2002 16:51:36 -0700
  Hi Folks, I have a 1986 Westy Kombi that has an immaculate canvas top. Since the canvas is in great shape, I don't...
• Re: Westy Canvas waterproof?
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 10:33:18 -0400
  I used a waxy commercial sealer on a canvas tarp that I put over my trailer, and it didn't seem to make much...
• Cleaning/Painting Canvas Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:33:54 -0400
  ...The canvas of my pop-top, while structurally sound, seems faded in certain places and really looks bad. Don't know if it was...
• pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:02:39 -0600
  Hi Doug, I got my replacement 3 window canvas from GoWesty and it is great. I installed it by myself without taking the roof...
• Canvas Tarp Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 18:23:30 +0000
  ...I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on if and how to clean the canvas tarp. I live in the rainy NW and...
• Re: Removing Tree Sap
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:59:46 -0600
  ...what if it leaks thru to your canvas? then you got > zebra striped canvas..
• WESTI CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 02:56:49 -0700
  If anyone living in the Southern California area is looking for another canvas for their Westie, the Pick Your Part in Wilmington has an...
• Re: Old canvas anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:23:45 -0400
  ...But if you want to sew on canvas, I wouldn't worry about finding original Westy poptop canvas. Any fabric store will have a...
• Re: bursh-on canvas waterproofer?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:41:24 -0400
  ...bursh-on canvas waterproofer? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The tent being vertical, you will have no leak ever even if its not a...
• New pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 21:29:48 -0800
  Anybody had good or bad luck with aftermarket pop top canvas? I would like to update to the 3 window and gray fabric since...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:24:23 -0400
  ...Replacement Canvas > Just reading the last two posts. The Bus Depot 'premium' canvas was being > talked about. Can you confirm that you are talking...
• Canvas for '79 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 10:51:36 -0700
  Anyone know of any suppliers, other than Bus Boys, who make/sell replacement canvas for a 1979 Westy? (In My Dreams Department:) Preferably one...
• [F] 12 Days of Vanagon Christmas
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 13:17:42 -0600
  ...On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me Three-window canvas Two used heads and Westfalia that was leaking 4...
• Re: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:02:25 -0800
  Yeah, Go Westy's custom canvas. It's coated synthetic, and highly water resistant. Unfortunately, they lost their supplier and don't know when...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 17:26:27 -0400
  ...Pop top canvas hinge dirt > > Hey volks, > What do you guys do to prevent the hinge dust from soiling your pop top > canvas? I...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:33:54 -0500
  ...We've patched the screen and used iron-on patches for the canvas. My bride bought fabric to sew a three-window canvas but...
• Poptop Canvas Rails?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:56:54 -0700
  Someone posted a week ago about needing the rails that hold the canvas on a poptop. Let me know if you still need them...
• poptop canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:39:38 -0500
  ...So.....do the 84 and newer potpies have this nice aluminum clamping system on the pop top to hold the canvas in place? And...
• Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:09:47 -0700
  ...Proof the canvas thoroughly with spray on tent canvas proofer (I used 2 different brands, they seem similar; from REI or other camping store...
• Re: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 10:54:06 -0800
  ...Keep the body metal where canvas folds down on, clean. Maybe same for flocking inside? The OEM canvas is pretty strong, even when beat...
• Re: CrewCab CanvasTarp!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 07:17:53 -0700
  I have the canvas canopy for my Double Cab. They are really neat! Problem is they make the whole thing about as aerodynamic as...
• cleaning canvas
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 22:09:50 -0800
  ...I've gone to the archives and read many suggestions on how to clean the canvas, with what and how often. The only thing...
• Re: supplier of brown canvas???
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 06:11:38 -0400
  ...am looking to get some brown canvas material that is similar to the > brown pop up canvas. I am wanting make a rainfly that...
• Re: patching canvas and screen
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 01:35:31 -0400
  ...patching canvas and screen > > > In a message dated 4/27/04 8:50:19 PM, pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > << anyone have a good fix...
• Re: Canvas-Done!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:47:28 -0400
  Using a small lithium-ion Dremmel screw driver made my canvas job bearable. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Apr 15, 2012 o godz...
• Re: Looking '72 Westy popup canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 20:56:03 -0500
  KLJZ23C@prodigy.com writes: > >Anyone know where I can find the canvas tent for my pop-up on my >Westy? Im just kinda lookin...
• New pop top canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 23 May 2011 09:37:35 -0600
  Hi.all I've purchased a new german canvas from bus depot is there a treatment to help it shed water or stay dry...
• Pop-top, canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 12:32:01 -0700
  Should the canvas be sprayed with anything, like water proofer? Or is it just important to pack it away dry and clean. If there...
• Dyeing or Painting Canvas
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:33:27 -0800
  Anybody had success with dyeing or painting their pop top canvas? How about apinting the interior of their pop top? Matthew Vancouver BC CANADA...
• Pop-top canvas change
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:37:37 -0700
  It is not necessary to remove the top to put the new canvas on. I did mine and it wasn't all that difficult...
• Re: How to sew screen in pop-top canvas? The Fix
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:11:09 -0500
  ...How to sew screen in pop-top canvas? The Fix It s canvas and the zipper itself it stuck, very stuck. Tried pliers and...
• Re: Mould (mold?) on canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:43:14 -0700
  ...Ladies and gents: > > I have an 85 Westfalia with the original canvas. Canvas is in generally > good shape but a bit of mould has...
• Re: canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:23:55 -0700
  When I replaced my canvas with the new 3 window cotton canvas I thought of spending the extra money and buying the acrylic version...
• new canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:26:21 -0600
  I purchased a new canvas a few weeks ago and the weather was finally nice enough to install it. When I went to attach...
• Re: Scotch Guard Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 23 May 2000 09:49:38 -0500
  ...I used the ScotchGuard in the green can that allows fabrics to breath (put on Canvas, Goretex etc). The water just beads even 2...
• Re: New Poptop rubber seal and canvas installer needed - Vancouver Canada
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 20:40:54 -0400
  Hi Bob, Sorry I am a long way from you but I just replaced the canvas on an 84 that I have up for...
• Poptop canvas/seal source
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 00:14:00 -0500
  Someone just posted a source for camper seals and canvas etc which I managed to dump rather than save. Would someone be good enough...
• Canvas awnings?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 06:45:07 -0500 (CDT)
  A buddy of mine is in the market for a new (not vintage) canvas awning to fit his '77 Westy. Any feedback on brands...
• Canvas Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:23:03 -0500
  Hello, Can anyone steer me in the right direction to the best canvas source. There is alot out there and would love your opinion...
• Re: which poptop canvas to purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:41:56 -0700
  ...I have the canvas/gray .... wishing I had the acrylic burgundy ... because it would be cool ... and my van would be cuter! (see what...
• WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:06:15 -0600
  ...I'd be willing to drive to you in the area but would love it if someone has an extra canvas in decent shape...
• Re: New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:32:11 -0700
  ...New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop > I would second Ron's opinion about the Sunbrella canvas. This is what we > installed and...
• Re: Canvas Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:58:25 -0500
  The topic of canvas sealers brought a thought back to mind: instead of using canvas for the sides, why not ripstop nylon and screening...
• Re: Bus Depot Canvas Questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:54:11 -0700
  ...And the canvas seems to be thinner than the original, too. Don't recall where I got it. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984...
• Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:53:59 -0800
  ...Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas > Hi Listees: > > A friend has offered to convert my original one window Westy canvas to three (or...
• Re: Poptop Canvas Install
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:06:43 -0400
  ...http://www.toolsnob.com/archives/2007/10/dremel_duo_stylus_driver_revie.php I also went with the 3-window Bus Depot canvas. I...
• Re: pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:15:17 -0700
  ...I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had > screw in top and bottom. > > know when the switch was form staples to screws...
• Re: Removing Tree Sap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:24:41 -0500
  ...what if it leaks thru to your canvas? then you got zebra striped canvas..
• Scotch Guard Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Mon, 22 May 2000 14:32:17 -0700
  Any opinions on the effectiveness of scotch guarding the pop-top canvas? ===== C. R. Rowland cr_rowland@yahoo.com "No matter where you go...
• for sale, vanagon canvas tent room
  Historical mailing list - Miller - James W.
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 21:33:54 -0500 (EST)
  For Sale Tan and Brown canvas awning with detachable walls. Canvas is in perfect condition. Vinyl window is perfect. All material is clean. Only...
• Cheap Westy Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:29:18 -0700
  ...on one of the lists regarding their canvas ($241 for single window Vanagon canvas). Good enough price that all the lists ought to know...
• Re: New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 07:24:03 EDT
  I would second Ron's opinion about the Sunbrella canvas. This is what we installed and it was an extra pain to put up...